Crispy pasta chips are a fun, easy, and addictive snack that the whole family will love. By tossing fully cooked pasta in olive oil, parmesan, and savory seasonings, then baking until golden, you get a bite that is wonderfully crunchy on the outside with a tender center. They are perfect for movie nights, after-school snacks, or casual party appetizers paired with your favorite warm dip.
Crunchy Pasta Chips
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry bow tie pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Warm marinara sauce (or pesto/alfredo) for dipping
Instructions
Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta fully according to package directions. Avoid leaving it al dente—cooking it until soft ensures the centers stay tender rather than overly chewy once baked.
Season: Drain the pasta completely and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly with the olive oil, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Bake: Arrange the pasta in a single, flat layer on a large, greased baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–24 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crisp.
Serve: Transfer to a platter and serve immediately while warm alongside marinara or your dipping sauce of choice.
Pasta Chips
A unique way to eat pasta! This may sound a little strange, but it’s SO GOOD! Dip these delicious pasta chips in marinara sauce for the best crunchy snacks. They make for fun after-school treats or are perfect for family movie night when everyone is craving something salty and yummy.
Ingredients
- 2 1 4 cups dry bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 0.5 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 1/4 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 0.5 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 1/4 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Warm marinara sauce Warm marinara sauce Warm marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F and grease a large sheet pan.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. It should be fully cooked, NOT al dente, so that the center is tender once baked.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the olive oil, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, pepper and salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp).
- Evenly arrange the pasta into a single layer on your baking sheet. Bake for 18–24 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Enjoy immediately with warm marinara for dipping!
Notes
- You can also make these in your air fryer! Set the temperature to 400 degrees and cook for 7–10 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times every few minutes.
- Any kind of bite-size pasta can be used such as penne or rigatoni.
- Try these with any of your favorite dipping sauces! Basil pesto, Alfredo, ranch dressing, etc.